Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Helena, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Helena, MT

Median annual salary $80,830 +12.1% vs national
Median hourly $38.86
10th percentile $52,510
90th percentile $80,830
Employed locally 60
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,510
    25th
    $73,500
    50th (median)
    $80,830
    75th
    $80,830
    90th
    $80,830

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 109% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 9% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Construction and Building Inspectors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,160
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $125,150
    Vallejo, CA $113,030
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $109,070
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,480
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,380

    Nearby metros — Construction and Building Inspectors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bozeman, MT $96,530
    Great Falls, MT $63,960
    Billings, MT $61,410
    Binghamton, NY $60,910

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,790
    Construction Laborers $46,190
    Carpenters $57,540
    Electricians $62,880
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,860
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $56,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction and Building Inspectors make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Helena, MT is $38.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.86 or more per hour.

    Is Helena above or below average for Construction and Building Inspectors salaries?

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Helena, MT is 12.1% above the national median of $72,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Construction and Building Inspectors in Helena?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $52,510 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,500.